It’s firmly in the Christian ethos to identify as being persecuted. Jesus stood up to the establishment and was tortured and murdered for it. To be a Christian is to worship a martyr. So it’s been easy for America’s religious leaders and politicians to convince the devout they too are under assault. That in a […]

For Christians, Lent is a season of prayer, self-denial, and service to others culminating Easter; the joyful celebration of hope and triumph over sin and death. Whatever religious beliefs we hold (or reject), the Easter message is universal. For Christians, Christ is the light showing the way out of the darkness. He illuminates the right […]

Some Bowdoin College students are frustrated at the college’s refusal to change their investments in fossil fuel companies over students’ demands. Students are now demanding that the college listen to them when it comes to their judgment regarding how their money is invested. The administration has maintained that the financial gains on some of their […]

To Elaine Povich, and all others Interested in the History of Bath: We were delighted to read your recent letter in these pages about your experiences at the Huse School. It was great to read your evocative memories from your student days. We really like your suggestion to preserve the name and legacy of John […]